I’m pretty depressed. I feel like I’m drowning and don’t really understand how to get help. I feel like I could easily disappear and only my husband would notice. I feel like a waste of space.

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All this is not true. You need to talk to someone.

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I used to feel like this, especially when i was studying for the bar. I promise you that a day off with three square meals and a full night of rest will improve your mental state almost immediately. After that, talk to a therapist. There’s no shame it in at all. Get it all off your chest and get some solid advice in the process. And when you start to feel like no one would notice if you disappear, just make a list of everyone in your life you love and who Ioves you back to disprove that theory. You’ve got this. Don’t give up.

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Talk to someone and take a break. It will improve. I have been in this boat before and taking a break has been a huge help. It’s also completely okay to get some professional help. Sending good thoughts and wishes your way.

Please find a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other therapist for help. Use your health plan. Treating your brain is no different than treating any other part of your body. They will give you techniques to cope and get to the root of things. The act of seeking help itself will make you feel better. In the interim you can also try mindfulness meditation. Apps like simple habit and headspace are wonderful. You can read about the many benefits of it. Good luck and please check in with us and let us know how you are doing.

I’m glad you have your husband. And as you acknowledge, he would notice! The rift you would cause in his world and so many others if you weren’t around. So cheesy, but you should watch the best movie of all time “it’s a wonderful life”. Will really make you feel the arm fuzzies

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